Now We Defend

Now We Defend is a podcast hosted by former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin J. Baran of Kearney Law. Each episode breaks down real-world criminal defense topics, DUI cases, courtroom strategy, legal misconceptions, and what actually happens inside the justice system. With experience on both sides of the courtroom, the team brings honest conversations, practical insight, and behind-the-scenes perspective to the cases and legal issues people face every day throughout Central Pennsylvania.

Now We Defend is a government podcast hosted by Kearney Law, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #16

  From Prosecutor to Defense Attorney: Our Story & How it Happened

  Aug 13, 20261h 21mS1

  Kearney Law attorneys Tim and Justin both started their careers as prosecutors, trying cases in the Dauphin and York County DA's offices before joining the defense side at Kearney Law.In this episode, they go off script to share the backstory most clients never hear. Tim and Justin talk through how they landed at Widener Commonwealth Law School, Justin's five years of active duty in the Navy before law school, and the early trials, wins, and losses that shaped them as prosecutors long before they ever represented a defendant.They also get into why they left the DA's office, what it took to walk away from steady prosecutor jobs, and how that prosecution experience now shapes the way they build defense strategy, talk to officers, and handle cases at Kearney Law.What's covered in this episode:✅ How Tim and Justin ended up at Widener Commonwealth Law School✅ Justin's path through the U.S. Navy before switching to law✅ Trying felony and misdemeanor cases in the Dauphin and York County DA's offices✅ Why they left the DA's office to join Kearney Law✅ How their prosecutor experience shapes how they defend clients todayHave a legal question for the Kearney Law team? Call 717-668-8159Follow Us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6br0rM1j6KiQ3T6EsGAopp?si=c3ec460eb74a45dcAmazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6a66e1-131f-4752-9c7f-6e0bbfb350d7/now-we-defendApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-we-defend/id1896671175iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-now-we-defend-334011621?filter=UNPLAYED&sort=descLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney-law-paInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kearneylawpa/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kearneylawpaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kearneylaw

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  Episode #15

  Debunking Hollywood's Biggest Criminal Justice Myths | Now We Defend Podcast

  Aug 8, 20261h 26mS1

  Hollywood has been lying to you. On this episode of Now We Defend, T.L. Kearney and Justin — both former prosecutors turned criminal defense attorneys — put a dozen of the most common criminal justice myths on trial and tell you what actually happens in Pennsylvania courtrooms.From whether victims can "drop the charges" to what really triggers Miranda rights, this episode breaks down the difference between what you see on TV and how the system actually works, straight from attorneys who used to build these cases as prosecutors.Chapters:0:00 Intro – Hollywood's Criminal Justice Myths2:26 Myth: Victims Decide Whether to Press Charges5:16 Myth: A Case Gets Dropped If the Victim No-Shows9:52 Myth: Being Charged Is the Same as Being Convicted12:03 Myth: Pleading the Fifth Means You Never Have to Testify24:23 Myth: Police Can't Lie to You30:56 Myth: Undercover Cops Have to Admit It If You Ask33:01 Myth: Police Always Have to Read You Miranda Rights46:46 Myth: Police Must Charge You for the Reason They Stopped You50:05 Myth: Police Always Need a Warrant to Search1:10:05 Myth: Refusing a Breath or Blood Test Means No DUI1:16:01 Myth: You Need Physical Evidence to Get a Conviction1:20:22 Myth: Testimony Alone Isn't Enough to ConvictKearney Law defends clients throughout York, Adams, Lancaster, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and the surrounding Central Pennsylvania counties, plus federal courts statewide. As former prosecutors, T.L., Tim, and Justin know exactly how the other side builds a case — and how to take it apart.Facing charges or have questions after watching? Call 717-668-8159.This podcast is for general information only and is not legal advice for your specific situation.#NowWeDefend

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  Episode #13

  Criminal Defense Lawyers React to Wild Social Media Comments

  Jul 31, 20261h 19mS1

  T.L. is away celebrating his birthday, so Justin & I are taking over the Now We Defend podcast.This week, we react to some of the most insightful, prolific, confusing, and downright ridiculous comments Kearney Law has received across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms.They break down comments and questions about:• Refusing a blood test during a Pennsylvania DUI investigation• Medical marijuana, inactive metabolites, and DUI charges• Medical marijuana cards and concealed carry permits• The 21-foot rule in self-defense situations• Defending another person from an attacker• When displaying a firearm may be legally justified• Fighting police officers during a traffic stop• Recording police encounters• Sovereign citizen arguments• Using ChatGPT and artificial intelligence for legal researchSome commenters raise genuinely thoughtful questions. Others confidently assert legal rights that simply do not exist. Tim and Justin explain why legal answers are usually fact-specific, how attorneys evaluate these situations, and why the side of the road is rarely the right place to fight a legal battle.The biggest takeaway: social media can be useful for starting a conversation, but a comment section, viral video, or AI-generated answer is not a replacement for advice from an experienced attorney who understands the facts of your case.Nothing discussed in this episode should be considered legal advice for your specific situation. Laws and outcomes depend heavily on the individual facts involved. Speak with a qualified attorney about your case.Kearney Law is a team of former prosecutors who now defend individuals facing criminal charges, DUI offenses, traffic violations, and other serious legal matters throughout Central Pennsylvania.Schedule a free initial consultation:Call: 717-668-8159Email: info@TLKearneyLaw.comWebsite: tlkearneylaw.comFormer Prosecutors… NOW WE DEFEND.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro & TL's Birthday Shoutout2:40 The Constitution & Blood Draw Comment4:59 The DL-26 Form Change Explained7:33 Europe's Driving School Comment13:46 Inactive Metabolite = DUI?18:58 Inside a Third-Offense DUI Jury Trial22:40 Medical Card vs. Concealed Carry Permit29:17 The 21-Foot Rule (Tueller Drill)35:29 Defending Your Child: The Knockout Game43:19 The Samuel Case: Dueling Firearms47:38 Shot Over a Cell Phone: Justified Force49:38 Stop Normalizing Rights Violations?55:53 Resisting Arrest vs. Assaulting an Officer57:07 Sovereign Citizens & Bad Legal Advice1:00:16 ChatGPT Lawyers Are a Problem1:10:08 Should You Film the Police?1:17:45 Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpFollow Us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6br0rM1j6KiQ3T6EsGAopp?si=c3ec460eb74a45dcAmazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6a66e1-131f-4752-9c7f-6e0bbfb350d7/now-we-defendApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-we-defend/id1896671175iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-now-we-defend-334011621?filter=UNPLAYED&sort=descLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney-law-paInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kearneylawpa/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kearneylawpaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kearneylaw

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  Episode #13

  Behind The Scenes: How Criminal Trials Really Work, From Openings to Verdict | Now We Defend Podcast

  Jul 24, 20261h 56mS1

  Real trials are nothing like TV. In this episode, T.L., Tim, and Justin (all former prosecutors) walk through an entire Pennsylvania criminal trial from opening statement to verdict. They break down why the most confident witness on the stand can still be completely wrong, how memory actually works under oath, and the strategy behind cross-examination, objections, and closing arguments. This is Part 2 of our trial procedure series. Catch Part 1 on pretrial motions and jury selection if you missed it. Topics covered in this episode: 00:00 Why witness memory isn't as reliable as it seems 01:22 Breaking down the structure of a trial 02:18 Opening statements: jury trials vs. bench trials 06:03 Real case examples: crafting an opening that connects 13:52 Why cross-examination is the defense's best weapon 19:22 Beyond a reasonable doubt, explained in plain English 25:41 The bridge analogy and the puzzle analogy 35:16 Direct questions vs. leading questions 40:06 Objections: when to use them and when to hold back 44:10 Leading questions on cross-examination 48:58 The lesson every trial lawyer learns the hard way 1:00:14 Why memory is reconstructed, not replayed 1:04:19 Why honest witnesses still change their testimony 1:12:17 Prepping a witness the right way (and the ethical line) 1:25:03 Closing arguments: where the real argument happens 1:36:02 What you legally cannot say in a closing 1:39:40 What actually happens in the jury room 1:44:03 Hung juries and how Pennsylvania handles them 1:48:55 How a verdict is delivered in open court 1:52:18 Bail and sentencing after a guilty verdict Kearney Law defends clients across York, Adams, Lancaster, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and surrounding Central Pennsylvania counties, plus federal courts statewide. Former prosecutors. Now we defend. Call 717-668-8159 for a consultation. Follow Us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6br0rM1j6KiQ3T6EsGAopp?si=c3ec460eb74a45dc Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6a66e1-131f-4752-9c7f-6e0bbfb350d7/now-we-defend Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-we-defend/id1896671175 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-now-we-defend-334011621?filter=UNPLAYED&sort=desc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney-law-pa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kearneylawpa/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kearneylawpa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kearneylaw

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  Now We Defend

  Rule 600, Jury Selection & the Secrets of Picking a Jury | Now We Defend by Kearney Law

  Jul 17, 20261h 16m

  You've been charged. Now what? This week on Now We Defend, T.L., Tim, and Justin pull back the curtain on everything that happens between an arrest and a verdict, using their experience as former prosecutors to break down how the process really works from both sides of the courtroom. They cover Pennsylvania's Rule 600 speedy trial clock and how delay gets fought over, why a 911 call can vanish before you even know you need it, what happens when an old bench warrant resurfaces after 10+ years, and how an omnibus pretrial motion can pause the clock entirely. Then they dig into jury selection: which professions defense attorneys try to keep off a jury, how preemptory strikes and Batson challenges actually work, and some of the strangest voir dire stories from their careers. This is part one of a two-part series. Next week: what actually happens once that jury is picked and the trial begins. Chapters: 0:00 Intro – Every Case Starts With One Question 1:16 The Right to a Trial, Explained 4:05 Rule 600: Pennsylvania's Speedy Trial Clock 9:31 Due Diligence and the Commonwealth's Burden 13:09 Discovery Delays and the Vanishing 911 Call 21:58 When Old Warrants Resurface Years Later 29:44 Omnibus Pretrial Motions Explained 36:16 Jury Trial or Bench Trial: Making the Call 44:11 Voir Dire: How Jury Selection Actually Works 50:17 The Professions Attorneys Never Want on a Jury 1:01:48 Jury Strikes and the Batson Challenge 1:06:20 Strikes for Cause and Reading the Room 1:11:06 Trusting Your Gut (and Weird Juror Tells) 1:12:52 What's Coming Next Week Charged with a crime in York, Adams, Lancaster, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, or the surrounding Central PA counties? Kearney Law's attorneys are former prosecutors who know how the other side builds a case. Call 717-668-8159. Follow Us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6br0rM1j6KiQ3T6EsGAopp?si=c3ec460eb74a45dc Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6a66e1-131f-4752-9c7f-6e0bbfb350d7/now-we-defend Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-we-defend/id1896671175 iHeartRadio : https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-now-we-defend-334011621?filter=UNPLAYED&sort=desc LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney-law-pa Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kearneylawpa/ Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kearneylawpa Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kearneylaw Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@KearneyLawPA #NowWeDefend #KearneyLaw

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